MSc in Innovation and Entrepreneurship

MSc in Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Drive innovation and develop an entrepreneurial mindset

Discover new business opportunities and lead innovation with an online master’s degree from HEC Paris, one of Europe's highest-ranked business schools. This program will enable you to identify and develop innovative and high-potential commercial opportunities, and is particularly relevant for current and aspiring business leaders who aim to lead business development, drive product innovation, or launch new business ventures.

Formerly referred to as the Online Master’s in Innovation and Entrepreneurship (OMIE), the degree program title has been updated to MSc in Innovation and Entrepreneurship (MSIE) to reflect what is stated on the program diploma.

Program Objectives

Learn how to:

Develop innovative and high-potential commercial opportunities

Drive innovation and business development

Create products or services in a start-up context or within an existing organization

Apply everything you have learned by working on a team project, mentored by leading professors and highly experienced professionals

Key Benefits

Obtain a degree from the #2 ranked business school in Europe without having to leave your home or workplace

Who is this degree for

The MSc in Innovation and Entrepreneurship (MSIE) is designed for professionals in charge of, or interested in, product innovation and business development. Entrepreneurs, aspiring entrepreneurs, and intrapreneurs (professionals who want to lead entrepreneurial projects within existing organizations) will also find the program extremely relevant.

This program will help you to prepare for a career in business as:

An entrepreneur

A consultant in innovation management

A decision-maker for launching innovative projects and making R&D investments

A member of the executive team in a company

If upon graduation you intend to pursue a PhD or apply for employment which requires a master-level degree beyond 90 ECTS credits, we encourage you to investigate whether the MSIE meets your academic and/or professional needs before applying. More information can be found in the FAQ section.

Get started today

There are many ways to explore the MSIE curriculum and get started. You can begin with a single online course, the full 4-course Specialization, or you can earn a career credential with a Professional Certificate program. If you are admitted to the full MSIE program, you won’t have to repeat any assignments you’ve completed.

Start with your first course• Entrepreneurship Strategy: From Ideation to Exit - 1 courseSee the whole picture and learn how entrepreneurial ventures work. You’ll learn the skills you need to sell your ideas to raise funds for your projects. You’ll also master strategies for expanding businesses into international markets.Enroll Now

Take the full Specialization• Managing Innovation and Design Thinking - 4 coursesThis self-paced program teaches you to apply creativity and design thinking to any project or business idea. You’ll learn to go beyond management and apply strategies used by successful entrepreneurs and creative professionals.Enroll Now

Earn a Professional Certificate• Innovation Management and Entrepreneurship - 10 coursesCultivate an entrepreneurial mindset while earning a career credential. Learn the skills you need to develop your business ideas and bring them to market.Enroll Now

Tuition:

Tuition for the complete degree program is 20,000 EUR.If you apply by February 18, 2019, you will be eligible to receive 2,000 EUR off your tuition.If you apply by March 11, 2019, you will be eligible to receive 1,000 EUR off your tuition.

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Academics

The MSc in Innovation and Entrepreneurship (MSIE) is composed of two distinct parts. In part one, you will complete a fundamental phase of online courses. These courses will help you identify and develop innovative and high-potential commercial opportunities, understand how to gather talent and capital, and manage rapid growth and significant risks using ethical decision-making skills. The program’s entrepreneurial perspective also provides insight about how to tackle new opportunities in social ventures, governments, and other projects.

In part two, you will complete a project-based curriculum taught by HEC Paris faculty. The key objective is to help you transform your ideas into business reality, culminating in a final pitch. The project-based part of the program will enable you to apply all of the theories and practical expertise gained during the program to developing a new product, brand or organization. You will work on a team project (idea chosen by the team) from initial conception to commercialization, mentored by seasoned entrepreneurs and business leaders.

20 Courses

18 months

(Avg. 20 hours per week)

The degree experience is...

ONLINE LEARNING

The same kind of courses you’ll find on campus, with the flexibility to learn when and where you want.

INTERACTIVE

Collaborate with a global network of classmates, instructors, and alumni.

ENGAGING

Innovative courses with lectures from some of the world’s best instructors and hands-on projects.

CAREER-FOCUSED

Practical courses designed to help you master skills that you can start applying to your career right away.

When you graduate, you’ll be able to:

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Develop innovative and high-potential commercial opportunities

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Drive innovation and business development

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Develop products or services in a start-up context or within an existing organization

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Work effectively in teams to plan and execute complex business initiatives

Admissions

Requirements

Applicants for the degree program must have:

a Bachelor's degree,

minimum of 5 years of professional experience, and

english language proficiency.

Application Process

Our aim is to find out more about your personal motivation and skills in order to understand how this program will help you achieve your professional goals.

Applicants who do not meet the minimum eligibility criteria, but have demonstrated strong academic performance in the HEC Paris Online Certificate in Innovation Management, will be considered for admission and should apply.

The final selection is based on your online application, including written essays, recommendations, and an online video presentation of your project and motivations. In some cases, you may be invited to an online interview with one of the Program Directors.

Admissions decisions are communicated within 5-6 weeks of submitting your application, depending on whether we require an additional interview with you.

About HEC Paris

Specializing in management education and research, HEC Paris offers a complete and unique range of educational programs for the leaders of tomorrow.

Founded in 1881 by the Paris Chamber of Commerce and Industry, HEC Paris is a founding member of the Université Paris-Saclay. It boasts a faculty of 138 full-time professors, more than 4,400 students and over 8,000 managers and executives in training each year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Courses in the degree program are taught by the same faculty as HEC Paris' on-campus programs, and graduates will join the HEC Paris alumni network.

Applicants should have at least a bachelor's degree, 5 years work experience, and demonstrated English proficiency. This is to ensure that students join with a diverse range of professional experiences which they can bring to the program.

Applicants should have at least a bachelor's degree, 5 years work experience, and demonstrated English proficiency. This is to ensure that students join with a diverse range of professional experiences which they can bring to the program.

The Certificate program may still be a good fit for you, as it provides foundational knowledge and is open for anyone to enroll. Strong performance in the certificate may count towards certain eligibility requirements in the admission process.

Yes, strong performance will be considered. However, please note that completing the certificate program does not guarantee admission into the degree program. All applications will be reviewed holistically by the admissions committee of HEC Paris.

No. You can apply to the degree program upfront without enrolling in the Certificate first.

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